Even now, Tinidale could still recall the scene when they first met.
As the princess of the Dark Fairies, Tinidale's life was rather dull. Every day, she buried her head between books or practiced her combat skills.
For some reason, unlike other Dark Fairies, Tinidale was born with a hard time communicating with others. Even though it was a very ordinary conversation, it was difficult for her to express the meaning she needed to express in words.
Because of this, Tinidale was always a taciturn figure. There was not as much intrigue among the royal Dark Fairies as there was among the Demons.
Therefore, Tinidale's life was rather peaceful, and she was used to it.
To Tinidale, her life seemed to have been fixed.
Until that day came.
It was at a banquet that Tinidale and several other royal Dark Fairies were invited to attend. As usual, Tinidale, who was far away from the crowd, stood quietly in a corner and watched the noisy scene in front of her.
Tinidale had seen the chaotic scenes among the Demons many times, so she did not care. Dark Fairies had their own values. To them, what the inhabitants of the underworld did had nothing to do with them.
Whether they killed each other or killed other races, in the eyes of the Dark Fairies, it was part of the survival of the fittest. It was like the big fish eating the small fish and the small fish eating the shrimp. It was a sacred cycle.
As elemental fairies, the only thing the Dark Fairies could do was to promote this cycle. This was the responsibility of all elemental fairies.
According to the rules of the Dark Fairies, the royal Dark Fairies must sign a contract with the person they chose.
Then, they would lead their subordinate Dark Fairies to serve the Demons.
Of course, these services were not combat to a large extent. The Demon King also needed servants and subordinates.
The Dark Fairies' job was to pass messages and serve the Demon King.
Of course, some relatively powerful Dark Fairies would choose to participate in the battle, but most Dark Fairies preferred to watch from the sidelines rather than participate in it personally.
Even so, they were extremely important to the Demons because the Dark Fairies were the most trustworthy race in the underworld. Once they signed a contract with the Demons, they would not betray them — at least not until their employer died.
Before Jenn arrived, Tinidale had already rejected the invitations of several Demons.
In the beginning, she was worried about what she should do, but she later realized that she didn't need to do anything at all. As long as she didn't speak, didn't look at them, and ignored them, the Demons would tactfully stay away from her.
Although this made Tinidale a little bored, she was already used to this kind of life.
At this moment, Jenn appeared in front of her.
"Hello, beautiful lady, may I have the honor to buy you a drink?"
Tinidale was curious about Jenn's appearance because she could sense that the Demons in front of her weren't that powerful.
It could even be said that in the category of Demons, he was a rather weak type.
He wasn't even comparable to the Glabrezu from before, and he actually dared to talk to her?
Although Tinidale was curious, she didn't speak. In her opinion, this Demons would be the same as the previous ones, staying here for a while before leaving.
So she didn't respond and just stood there in a daze as usual, waiting for this man to leave.
But Jenn didn't leave as Tinidale expected. Instead, he stood beside Tinidale with a glass of wine and began to introduce everything here to her, including where the Demons came from, the history and value of the decorations here, and the origin of the food placed in the banquet hall.
He was like an omniscient encyclopedia, explaining everything clearly and logically.
This surprised Tinidale. She didn't expect this seemingly weak Demons to have such rich knowledge. Perhaps the other Demons allowed him to live because of this.
She had to admit that the stories that Jenn told Tinidale were quite interesting and deeply attracted the dark fairy princess. But Tinidale didn't know how to respond at all. She didn't even know what kind of expression she should make at this time to properly respond to Jenn's interesting words.
Should I laugh?
But will others think that I'm mocking him?
But if I don't laugh, will others think that I'm impolite or uninterested in everything he said?
But I'm clearly interested.
But if I show too much interest, will he think that I'm a frivolous woman?
I'm the dark fairy princess, representing the majesty of the royal family … But … But …
Tinidale's thoughts continued until she heard Jenn's voice again.
"In that case, Your Highness, I'll take my leave."
"Huh?"
Upon hearing this, Tinidale raised her head again, only to find that the banquet had ended. Jenn smiled at her, raised his glass, and turned to leave.
Judging from his appearance, he didn't seem to mind Tinidale's behavior just now at all. But this made Tinidale quite concerned. He's such an interesting person who actually chatted with me until the end of the banquet because he didn't find me troublesome. But why can't I even say half a word?
It was rare for Tinidale to feel a sense of melancholy for the first time after the banquet. She didn't want to be separated from him just like that. After that, Tinidale learned about Jenn from her maidservant and gradually became interested in this demon king's son.
Later on, she even took the initiative to attend the Demons' banquet in order to meet Jenn again.
And as a matter of fact, Tinidale's idea was successful. Thereafter, she met with Jenn three times in a row. Each time, Tinidale stood at the side in silence, while Jenn stood beside her with a glass of wine and talked about things that she had never heard of before.
Both of them seemed to have formed a strange tacit understanding. To Tinidale, it was a rare and happy time.
Due to this reason, when she received Jenn's invitation, Tinidale was delighted.
As for everything that happened after that, well … Needless to say.
"After that, I've been waiting for your reply. But you never showed up!
I waited for you for so long, only to find out that you actually went to the main plane to participate in some trial! "
Tinidale turned pale. She knitted her brows and glared at Jenn furiously.
"I've been waiting for you to propose to me, but you came all the way here. How much longer do you want me to wait!"
"… Erm, sorry to interrupt."
Upon hearing her words, Jenn was taken aback. Then, he extended his right hand and interrupted Tinidale's words.
"Why must I propose to you?"
"Huh?"
Upon hearing Jenn's question, Tinidale was taken aback.
"Didn't you do that to me because you know the secret of our royal family?"
"…?"
"That, that means …"
Facing Jenn's doubtful gaze, Tinidale's fair face blushed instantly.
"According to the tradition of the royal family of dark fairies, the royal family of dark fairies needs to marry a contractor in order to conclude a contract of the highest level … Once the two parties have sex, it is equivalent to establishing a contractual relationship.
After that, as long as they go through the formal procedures, they can become husband and wife … "
"Ugh …"
Upon hearing her words, Jenn was dumbfounded.
In all honesty, even though he knew a lot of things, Jenn really didn't know about the secrets of the dark fairies!
"But why did you run away?"
This puzzled Jenn. Judging from Tinidale's words, she didn't seem to resent what Jenn did.
But why did she run away?
If what Tinidale said was true, she could have made things clear with Jenn back then. There was no need for her to find a chance to slip away, was there?
"…"
Upon hearing Jenn's question, Tinidale hesitated, lowered her head, and answered in embarrassment.
"… Because the curfew time is almost up."
"… Sorry, the wind was too loud, I didn't hear you clearly. What did you say?"
"I said the curfew time is almost up!
As the princess of the dark fairies, I can only go out for 10 days at most!
If I don't return home after that, I will be scolded by Mother!
That's why I ran back!
In the end, I was scolded for returning late and was grounded by Mother for so many years!
I've been waiting for you to go to the dark fairies' territory and ask Mother for my hand in marriage!
But you actually came to this godforsaken place! "
"…"
Zayen pressed his forehead helplessly as he looked at Tinidor, whose face was flushed red and shouting. Wait, what's going on?
Let me sort this out first … Hmm, in other words, the secret of the royal dark fairies is to obtain a high-level contract through bonding. Simply put, it is to buy a ticket before getting on the carriage.
And Tinidale thinks that I know this secret, which is why I did that to her … In other words, she thinks that I intend to get on the carriage first and then pay for the ticket later?
Thinking about it carefully, although she was somewhat resistant and dissatisfied during the first time, she didn't seem to show any strong disgust or resistance.
After that, the princess was surprisingly obedient, which was why Jenn let his guard down. He didn't expect the princess to run away without saying a word.
And according to her, it was because the curfew time was almost up?
"But aren't you working under Klein now?
If I remember correctly, before the contractor dies, the dark fairies can't form another contract, right? "
"Of course not!"
Hearing Jenn's question, Tinidale puffed out her chest proudly and answered.
"Then you and Klein …"
"I have nothing to do with that big dumb guy. I just heard that he was going on an expedition to the main plane and thought that I could find you by following him. That's why I went to look for him!"
"… Klein must have asked you the reason, right? What did you say?"
"Of course, I told him that you owe me an explanation. I'm here to settle the score with you!"
What the hell, boss, you're really wronged!
Hearing Tinidale's answer, Jenn was speechless. He now understood why Klein brought Tinidale out.
That was because Tinidale's words could only mean one thing to any demon, and that was that Tinidale and Zayen had formed a grudge, and it wasn't a small one, so much so that she had to personally go to the main plane to seek revenge.
If that was the case, then with Klein's personality of never letting go of anything that could be of use, he naturally hoped to control the Dark Elf Princess and use her tireless vengeance to bring some trouble to Zayen.
In fact, even Zayen and Lilicia thought so, but who knew that the Dark Fairy Princess's brain circuit was not on the same track as theirs at all.
To a certain extent, this princess could be considered the natural enemy of Demons.
"Cut the crap. Jenn, I want an answer from you!
When exactly are you going to marry me?! "
Upon hearing Tinidale's question, Jenn came back to his senses. He looked at the scythe in front of him and pondered for a moment. Then, Jenn shook his head.
"I'm sorry, Tinidale, but I can't marry you now."
Then, Jenn replied.